“Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and
to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning,

is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen.”

Benediction

Postlude

Announcements

Interest has been
expressed in joining the church. If
others would like to be part of a class for progressive members, see Derek or
one of the Elders. The class is designed
for those considering church membership.
But if you’re already a member and still don’t have the foggiest idea
what Congregationalism is about, come and sit in on this three- or four-session
class. Details to follow.

It's "Onward
in October" Month in Sunday School! This is our
month to remember to be on time for Sunday School at 9:30, bring
your Bible, bring an offering, and bring a friend who wants to learn about the
Bible with you! Let's keep working hard to memorize our Bible verses, too!

Choir practices are
now from 9-10 a.m. one Saturday morning per month, usually
toward the end of the month. If you would like to join choir, please
see Alice or Kathy for the date. We would love to have you come sing
with us!

The
church’s financial statement for September 2017 is posted for review in the
office over the copy machine.

Calendar

Tonight,
Sunday, October 22nd: 3DYouth meets at the First Church of
Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from the Psalms followed by activities and
refreshments.

Monday,
October 23rd: AA meets downstairs from 8:00 – 9:15
pm.

Wednesday,
October 25th:Bible study &
prayer meeting at 7:00 pm. We’re
beginning a brand-new study in the gospel of Luke. It’s a great time to join us.

Saturday,
October 28th:Join our WNY /
Northwestern PA churches at Fluvanna Community Church for this year’s annual
CCCC Regional Fall Banquet. It’s being
called an “Indoor Picnic” and will include activities and games, including a
brief report by Derek on our bicentennial celebration. There is no charge for the meal, but a
special offering will be take up to help cover the evening’s expenses. The evening begins at 5:00 pm. Reservation deadline is TODAY. See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for
details.

Sunday, October
29th: It’s Singspiration time again – and our turn
to host! Join us at 6:30 pm for a time
of singing and fellowship with friends from area churches. You may want to bring a favorite “harvest”
dessert to share afterward.

Get the most out of the service by asking about
our special listening devices. Pick up
one in the back or see an usher for help.
If yours isn’t working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your
hand to ask for assistance.

“Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and
to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning,

is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen.”

Benediction

Postlude

Announcements

It's "Onward
in October" Month in Sunday School! This is our
month to remember to be on time for Sunday School at 9:30, bring
your Bible, bring an offering, and bring a friend who wants to learn about the
Bible with you! Let's keep working hard to memorize our Bible verses, too!

Choir practices are
now from 9-10 a.m. one Saturday morning per month, usually
toward the end of the month. If you would like to join choir, please
see Alice or Kathy for the date. We would love to have you come sing
with us!

Calendar

Monday,
October 16th:AA
meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.

Tuesday,
October 17th: Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the
church, preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.
Elders, come prepared to discuss the rest of the Duncan article
(“Foundations for Biblically Directed Worship”).

Wednesday,
October 18th:Bible study &
prayer meeting begins at 7:00 pm. This
week we’re beginning a brand-new study in the gospel of Luke. It’s a great time to join us.

Thursday, October 19th:Dewey Missionary Meeting at10
a.m. We will be discussing business and reading letters/praying for our
missionaries around the world. Coffee is provided.

Saturday, October 21st
: Sunday School Meeting:
Come at 9:00 a.m. and stuff hand-out packets with gospel tracts and candy
for Light Up the Night, October 31st.

Sunday, October 22nd: 3DYouth at the First Church of Evans at 6 pm
for life lesson from the Psalms followed by activities and refreshments.

Saturday,
October 28th:Join our WNY /
Northwestern PA churches at Fluvanna Community Church for this year’s annual
CCCC Regional Fall Banquet. It’s being
called an “Indoor Picnic” and will include activities and games, including a
brief report by Derek on our bicentennial celebration. There is no charge for the meal, but a
special offering will be take up to help cover the evening’s expenses. The evening begins at 5:00 pm. Reservation deadline is Sunday, October 22nd. See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for
details.

Sunday,
October 29th:
It’s Singspiration time again – and our turn to host! All the usual details to follow.

Get the most out of the service by asking about
our special listening devices. Pick up
one in the back or see an usher for help.
If yours isn’t working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your
hand to ask for assistance.

But true disciples
know that enemies of the truth can’t outmaneuver God.

“To the crooked he is
cunning.”

*Hymn of Faith #537…….………………………………………….…………Take
Time to Be Holy

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology #735 ………………………………………………………………………………Gloria Patri

“Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and
to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning,

is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen.”

Benediction

Postlude

Announcements

It's "Onward
in October" Month in Sunday School! This is our
month to remember to be on time for Sunday School at 9:30, bring
your Bible, bring an offering, and bring a friend who wants to learn about the
Bible with you! Let's keep working hard to memorize our Bible verses, too!

Choir practices are
now from 9-10 a.m. one Saturday morning per month, usually
toward the end of the month. If you would like to join choir, please
see Alice or Kathy for the date. We would love to have you come sing
with us!

“Thank you for your
prayers and cards the last several weeks.

Praise the Lord for being with me through all
this ordeal,

especially in the down
times.” Romans
8:28 – Audrey

Calendar

Sunday,
October 8th:3DYouth meets here TONIGHT at 6:00 pm
for life lessons from the Psalms followed by activities and refreshments.

Monday,
October 9th:AA
meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.

Tuesday,
October 10th: Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the
church, preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.
Elders, come prepared to discuss the rest of the Duncan article (“Foundations
for Biblically Directed Worship”).

Wednesday,
October 11th:Bible study &
prayer meeting begins at 7:00 pm. This
week we’re beginning a brand-new study in the gospel of Luke. It’s a great time to join us.

Thursday, October 12th:Sit'n'Sew starting
at 10 a.m. Stay as long as you like to work on new projects for this
year! If you can stay longer into the afternoon, feel free to bring your
own lunch. Coffee is provided.

Thursday, October 19th:Dewey Missionary Meeting at10
a.m. We will be discussing business and reading letters/praying for our
missionaries around the world. Coffee is provided.

Saturday, October 21st
: Sunday School Meeting:
Come at 9:00 a.m. and stuff hand-out packets with gospel tracts and candy
for Light Up the Night, October 31st.

Sunday, October 22nd: 3DYouth at the First Church of Evans at 6 pm.

Saturday,
October 28th:Join our WNY /
Northwestern PA churches at Fluvanna Community Church for this year’s annual
CCCC Regional Fall Banquet. It’s being
called an “Indoor Picnic” and will include activities and games, including a
brief report by Derek on our bicentennial celebration. There is no charge for the meal, but a
special offering will be take up to help cover the evening’s expenses. The evening begins at 5:00 pm. Reservation deadline is Sunday, October 22nd. See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for
details.

Our Pastor

Derek Yoder

Welcome to FCC

At FCC, we're celebrating almost two hundred years of Congregational life and faith. A lot has happened since our church was founded in 1817, but some things never change. We remain committed to our vision to glorify God through Christ-centered worship, vigorous Bible teaching, the care and edification of God's people, outreach to our neighbors, and the proclamation of the gospel to other cultures around the world.
Our church covenant concludes with these words, "We agree to seek with the help of the Holy Spirit the unity, purity and glory of the church in doctrine and life, to the praise of our covenant-keeping God." We think that's a vision worth celebrating.
While you're with us, we hope you feel at home. To get to know us better, feel free to take this little brochure home. We hope to see you soon.

Contributors

Statement of Faith

The Bible:
We believe that the Bible, consisting of the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, is the actual word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and is therefore infallible, authoritative, and fully trustworthy in all its parts and for all of life.
God:
We believe in one God, a spirit, who is the creator of and sovereign over heaven and earth, eternally existent in three persons who are equal in substance and glory; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ:
We believe in Jesus Christ our Lord who is God the Son, and in His pre-existence, virgin birth, incarnation, sinless life, substitutionary atoning death on the cross, His bodily resurrection from death and ascension into heaven, His triumphal intercession at the right hand of the Father, and His future visible return in power and glory.
The Holy Spirit:
We believe in God the Holy Spirit who has come to reprove the world of sin, to regenerate sinful man by applying the benefits of Christ’s redemption, and to indwell the believer, enlightening him and enabling him to be increasingly conformed to the image of Christ, to know and obey the will of God, and to experience all the fruits of righteousness and holiness.
Man:
We believe that man was created as the image of God, but because of Adam’s disobedience he has a sinful nature for which he is personally responsible before a holy God, but that he may be personally reconciled to God through regeneration, repentance from sin, and faith in Christ.
The Resurrection:
We believe in the final resurrection of both the just and the unjust, the lost to eternal punishment in hell, the saved to eternal life in heaven.
Satan:
We believe that God’s defeated enemy, Satan, though a creature, nevertheless continues to be a superhumanly powerful adversary to all righteousness, over whom however, the believer may experience in Christ the victory thoroughly secured by his death and resurrection.
The Church:
We believe that the Church is the spiritual body of Christ, indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and composed of all true believers.

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Ask The Pastor

Derek Yoder appears as a monthly guest on “Ask the Pastor”—a live, televised call-in program featuring a panel of five area pastors who answer questions about life and the Bible from the Bible. “Ask the Pastor” appears on local TCT Network and Dish Network Channel 26. DirecTV does not carry the program. Samples of the program can be found by following the link. Check out our FCC bulletin for upcoming appearances by Pastor Yoder on “Ask the Pastor.”